I play with it on my left achilles, without it I have pain and it feels like it is going to explode. It has to be applied properly, but there are a lot of youtube videos showing how to use it. A friend of mine had shoulder issues and his PT had him use it, he said it felt like cheating it made such a difference.

I'm sold on it based on all the responses. Now the challenge is getting it on properly. I'm trying to prevent minor aches and pains from getting worse, so I have a long, successful amateur "tennis career," lol.

My PT used it on my groin injury and it had zero effect/support (IMO).

Neighbor with various injuries swears by it, says he can't play without it.

Maybe it works better with some injuries than others, maybe it's a placebo?

It's a thin, stretchy cloth tape - how much can it really do? I doubt KT's going to be funding any double blind studies, lol.

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It may be a placebo for some, but I know that when I put it on incorrectly it did nothing for me, whereas when applied properly it provides real support for my achilles. The first few times I put it on I had my foot flexed up so my achilles was stretched, instead I should have had my foot pointed down with the achilles relaxed. Putting it on with the muscle/tendon/ligament that it is going to support in the right state, and with the tape properly stretched (you don't just put it on like a bandage) the stuff works, at least for me.

It's more mental awareness than anything. The tape isn't strong enough to truly limit movement or add significant support. It's adds a bit and when applied properly becomes a mental reminder not to over stress that area.

It's no miracle or magic take by any means..... Just a stretchy, lightly supportive tape.

KT tape hasn't done a damn thing for me on the occasions I have used it. I am very much into do it yourself PT -- I have an ultrasound, an unlimited supply of Voltaren Gel, a Cool Rush machine (lets you "ice" for extended periods of time), tens devices, etc. It is pure placebo IMO. But, placebo effect works for some folks.

It didn't help for me. So, I didn't use for some time. Then, when I decided to try again, the tape just wouldn't stick enough to be able to withstand the stretches/curves that was required for my condition. Apparently it has a shelf life - it was a rather short one, IMO.

Regarding "placebo effect" ... similar things have been said about the arm compression sleeve. I guess if it makes you feel you're better and plays better, then it "works".

Works for my achilles, as does an ankle sleeve. If I play without, I am quite sore that evening and the next day. If I have either I am good 95% of the time. If it is flared up I prefer to use KT tape because it stays on for a few days. The sleeve bothers me if I wear it that long.

One thing about the KT tape is you have to get the good stuff. The cheaper cotton based stuff is useless. Horrible. If I had only used the cheap stuff I would be posting here that it's a scam.

I typically wear it on my right shoulder when playing singles as a preventative/support and I don't experience any soreness. Last night I didn't wear it in a doubles match and my shoulder was sore afterwards. Based on that anecdotal evidence, I'd say it makes a difference

Interestingly enough I am trying KT for the first time. Just put it on an hour back. Have had slight but nagging wrist pain for a while now. Was using Bengay and medical tape off and on.

I plan on keeping it on for a couple of days and seeing if it brings any sort of relief. So far, honestly, it just seems like fancy tape. I learned how to put it on properly via KT Tape Youtube videos. Easy enough. Lets see. Not looking forward to the excruciating hair pulling session when its time to take the tape off.